Removal and replacement procedures 32
6.
Unlock the PCI retaining clip.
7.
Remove the expansion board.
CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots
have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Expansion slot cover
To remove the component:
1.
Power down the server (on page
20
).
2.
Extend or remove the server from the rack ("
Extend the server from the rack
" on page
19
, "
Remove
the server from the rack
" on page
20
).
3.
Remove the access panel ("
Access panel
" on page
22
).
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and remove all
AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.
4.
Remove the PCI riser cage.
